The Arms of the University of Gibraltar

The motto of the University of Gibraltar is ‘Scientia est Clavis ad Successum’ which means knowledge is the key to success. The use of the metaphorical ‘Clavis’ echoes the historical interpretation of Gibraltar as the key to the Mediterranean – as symbolised by the key which hangs from the castle in the flag of Gibraltar. The castle and key are also depicted in the University’s Coat of Arms.